Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement: William's Story
William Luna needed surgery to correct a badly functioning mitral valve. But after having had two previous open-heart surgeries, William's doctors told him that he would likely not survive another. So he turned to University of Chicago surgeon Jai Raman, MD, PhD, to have minimally invasive valve surgery -- an approach where the surgeon operates through a small incision at the side of the chest, resulting in a faster recovery and a lower risk for post-surgical complications. Unlike his prior surgeries, William's breastbone was not split or spread open for this advanced procedure.
Video: Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement:
William's Story
In this video, William and his wife, Teresa, and Dr. Raman describe William's case and compare the benefits of this minimally invasive approach to traditional surgery. William also proudly shows his post-surgical scars to demonstrate the differences between the two techniques. Duration: 3 minutes, 34 seconds
